About

Mail: insidersproject@gmail.com

What we study is the unknown side of the city, it's shadow side. Abandoned or hard to access locations on the ground, underground or over the ground. We will lend you a glimpse beyond the veil of the visible, and you will see how miserably small and insignificant can a human life be if poised against the thousand tons of relentless concrete city.

Dmitry Gromov, an author and anchor of the project spent all his adult life in extreme urban exploration. During that time, he achieved a high level of professionalism in this dangerous and complex art. Urbex is a veritable science, where the art of infiltration is closely interconnected with history. Over many years of exploration, our team has identified many urban systems which constitute our cultural heritage. Many noteworthy things remain forgotten or just plain unnoticed.

We created this project in order to share with the knowledge we gathered with others, and show a different, unseen world that exists right next to us, of which we are unaware of!

For each series we choose one urban location - a mysterious, well-guarded and dangerous place. Old tunnels from Stalin's times, secret metro lines, abandoned bomb shelters, frozen factories, the highest rooftops to see the best city sprawls. Our goal is to get to that place no matter what. Our show will engulf the viewers into the atmosphere of exciting adventures, historic esthetics, speculations about the difficult clash between a man and a modern urban jungle.

Besides that, all the places we show you are unique and soaked in history. Each year we lose dozens of such locations to the ever growing city; the hungry megalopolis swallows them whole, till there's nothing left of their rich history. In these chronicles we want to leave a record of such doomed locations, soon to disappear without a trace or become inaccessible. Our project is not only an extreme urban show, it educates the viewers about our cultural heritage.

We also have a special section - video magazine "Urban Ninja". Short videos (mostly POV) about our urban adventure, that will be released In between the main series.

Small sketches about the adventures of a man in a big city.

The first season will showcase locations we inherited from Soviet Union. Each such place is unique in its strategic placement and historical background, as it is dangerous and well-guarded. Here is a small part of locations that we are about to show you.

Our team is made up of professionals seasoned in various projects: documentaries, feature films, music and action videos. All this experience is highly valuable for the Insiders team. We work together now, focussing all our efforts on this project. Our main strength is that we are versatile, capable of tackling any type of material, and every member of our team is capable of doing various things for the project.

The core team is 4 people:

Also involved in the project:

At the moment, Ukraine is almost in a state of war with Russia. It is very unfavorable economic and political situation in our country and it's not the best time for creating projects like ours. Now in Ukraine we have no possibility to find money for this documentary, and so we decided to seek help from the international community.

Our team spent great deal of time effort to film the pilot show. Now we need financial support for subsequent video production and development.

We decided to launch a Kickstarter project because we believe it is the best way to secure financing for projects like ours. It leaves complete creative freedom to please our viewers, and this is the formula that fits the Insiders perfectly!

Raised funds will be spent on such things:

Equipment for video and audio production: We must follow technological progress and provide high-quality product for our viewers.That's why we need to purchase modern professional video and audio equipment to power up the shooting process.

Exploring Gear: Creating each episode is a complex and risky operation, starting from getting to the spot, infiltration and video shoot. That's why we need to purchase many types of different technical equipment for climbing up and down, breaking in, remain stealthy and of course to secure our lifes.

English voice: We don’t want to limit our audience by language barriers, therefore all our episodes will be available in English with complete voiceovers.

Law issues: We need money to settle different legal issues, as all respectable projects do.

Poweful post production: Since each episode is going to contain a whole bunch of historic references, fun facts and screen overlays, We need technical tools for that as well as some help from professional 3d graphic designers.

Music and sound: Our series will need exclusive soundtrack and sound design. Some of that can be bought but most part will be recorded with professional musicians.

Rare trophies of particular historical, fiscal and art value that we found in some really hard to aces locations. Each of this trophies has it's own interesting history. (backer can choose one of them as a reward)

Here are few examples of rare valuable trophies (full catalog will be available to backers only):

Small-sized gas mask PBF. This combined arms mask was in service with the Soviet Army since 1973.

Civilian gas mask GP-7 - a means of respiratory, eye and skin protection. Designed and manufactured in 80th. Found in Fallout shelter.

Telephone switchboard - special complex telephone apparatus used for contact between bomb shelters.

Field dosimeter DP-5V - designed to measure the level of individual doses of gamma radiation.Found in bomb shelters built in 1960-1970 years.

Detailed training layout of a Gas Mask structure. Used in civil defence exercises in cold war period in different locations of Soviet Union.

Chemical protection suit (NBC suit) - Personal protective equipment designed to protect people from toxic substances, biological agents and radioactive dust. UGC was used in many countries of the former Soviet Union and is a means of individual protection of all kinds of military troops. Used in conjunction with a gas mask.(goes to backer in full set)

Vintage portrait of the leader painted in oil on canvas.

Premium flag for outstanding labor and academic achievement presented to one of Kyiv Colleges.

Project goals (for 330 000 CAD):

1. If the project is successfully funded, we run 12 episodes of Season 1, 25 minutes each.(each episode will be released every 4-5 weeks on our YouTube channel) This is huge amount of work, resulting in 5 hours of stunning video.

2. Each new episode will be better than the previous one in style, technical representation and viewing pleasure.

3. Each new location is more dangerous and exciting to see.

4. Each episode will have English voiceover.

Stretch goals:

1. One extended episode up to 1 hour running time, for which we select a special location that requires extra coverage or traveling abroad. (380 000 CAD)

3. We launch a big web portal focused on entertainment and cultural education.Including Insiders Project and other projects we produce as well as similar projects of other people. (500 000 CAD)

4. We design a mobile quest or platformer game based on our show. (600 000 CAD)

Our team will have a serious amount of work to do in such an ambitious project. But we already have explicit action plan, laid out set of locations for the first season, scenario outlines, different shooting ideas and surprises for viewers. And we sure get everything done properly if this campaign will be successful. Follow our news on Kickstarter, official web page and in social networks to know more about how project comes to life.

Also, urban exploration is an extremely risky thing. This brutal hobby has already taken many lives of its practitioners. During our stunts and video shoot we can face the following dangers:

1. Sudden flooding of underground water collectors or rivers. It happens when rainwater floods the tunnels and the stream washes everyone and everything on its way. Underground rivers have taken many lives of brave explorers.

2. Old abandoned tunnels are often so neglected and dilapidated that the ceiling can collapse at the smallest vibration, burying us alive. There were a ton of cases where exactly that kind of thing happened.

3. Rooftops and other high-rises are a perfect place to fall from. Sometimes we have to climb external fixtures, where no straps or safety wires are possible. Sometimes we climb to an insane height where all we can hold onto is rusted water pipes or ladders. Some people fell and died trying.

4. Certain well-guarded locations entail a danger of being caught and severely beaten by armed guards. There were cases where urban explorers were shot at.

5. When exploring metro tunnels there is a danger of being squashed by a train or burning from electric shock upon inadvertently touching the rail under thousands of Volts of current. Which is also known to have happened in the past.

6. Sometimes we can encounter problems with the law, which can result in varied consequences, from fines to job reprimand to imprisonment. There are known examples when hobbyist urban exploration was the official ground for deportation from the country.

Not the most comforting picture, is it? ) But for you, our viewers, there is no reason to worry, really. All our crew members are professionals, and we know what we do.

Most important: whatever you see in our show, don’t try to repeat it.

We have also already teamed up with a qualified partners to print and handle the reward products.

Other ways to help!

We need your help to spread the word! Share Insiders Project by liking our Facebook and following us on Twitter! Have a blog? Or a friend who might find our series interesting? Spread the word, and let us know if you need more info or materials!

Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 30 or more
About $23

Branded "Get Inside" ladies panties They will sure help you to get inside. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 35 or more
About $26

Stainless steel high-quality branded thermos(500ml.) + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.+ password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

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Pledge CA$ 45 or more
About $34

Amazing stickers (A4 format with 11 pieces) and motivating poster 65x65cm. (you can choose one of 11 pieces from our catalog that won't be available to the general public).+ You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 50 or more
About $38

Stylish branded "Get Inside at any Cost" Snapback. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 60 or more
About $45

Exclusive t-shirt designed by local Kiev specially for our campaign(6 different print styles, 3 t-shirt colours). + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 65 or more
About $49

Special branded t-shirt. You can choose one of three provided colours and three amazing print styles. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 75 or more
About $57

Special branded t-shirt. You can choose one of three provided colours and three amazing print styles. +Blu Ray of full first season including exclusive cut scenes and backstage footage. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 75 or more
About $57

Amazing stickers (A4 format with 11 pieces) and motivating poster 65x65cm. (you can choose one of 11 pieces that won't be available to the general public). +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 80 or more
About $60

Stylish branded "Get Inside at any Cost" Snapback. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 85 or more
About $64

Amazing stickers (A4 format with 11 pieces) and motivating poster 65x65cm. (you can choose one of 11 pieces that won't be available to the general public). +Blu Ray of full first season including exclusive cut scenes and backstage footage. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 90 or more
About $68

Exclusive t-shirt designed by local Kiev artists specially for our campaign (6 different print styles, 3 t-shirt colours). +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 125 or more
About $94

Special branded sweatshirt.You can choose one of three provided colours and three amazing print styles. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. + You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page. + password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 195 or more
About $147

Сognitive photo album including exclusive photo material and urban philosophy from Dmitry Gromov and crew. Signed exclusively for backer. (30x30cm, 30 pages) +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 200 or more
About $151

3x trophies that we found on different locations during our expeditions.(you can choose any 3 trophies from our catalog) +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 375 or more
About $283

One rare trophy of particular historical value from hard to access location.(you choose the trophy from our catalog) +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 400 or more
About US$ 302

Your face in our project. Your photo will be adapted and integrated in one episode of Insiders Project. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

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Pledge CA$ 500 or more
About US$ 378

A trip for two people with Dmitry Gromov and crew to one of the most interesting urban locations in Kiev, Ukraine. (you can choose location by yourself from provided list) transfer and accommodation not included.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 500 or more
About US$ 378

Have your name appear in the official roll as a "Backer". (in all episodes of first season) +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 900 or more
About US$ 680

Big trip for two people to one of the most interesting urban locations in Kiev, Ukraine. (you can choose location by yourself from provided list) +tasty underground barbeque with glintwine + photo session. flight and accommodation not included.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 1,000 or more
About US$ 755

You will officially be credited as an associate producer of Insiders Project. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 1,100 or more
About $831

Exclusive trophy that we will find during the shooting of our show.This trophy will be shown on camera. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +You will be mentioned in a special "thank you" list on official insiders project web page.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 2,000 or more
About US$ 1,511

GREAT URBAN TRIP PACK FOR TWO PEOPLE: 3 trips into different urban locations (underground, on the ground, over the ground)
+tasty underground barbeque with glintwine +photo session +3 days accommodation in Kiev. Flight not included.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 5,000 or more
About US$ 3,777

You will officially be a co-producer of Insiders Project. Mentioned on posters, covers, credit rolls and another cool places. +1080p digital downloads of each episode as they are finished. +password to secret section on our website including different exclusive material

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge CA$ 8,000 or more
About US$ 6,044

SHOOTING IN INSIDERS PROJECT. You will come on a trip to one exciting urban location in Kiev with Dmitry Gromov and crew. We will professionally shoot a video about this trip and insert it after an episode of our show! flight and accommodation not included.